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LiveJEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 Exam LIVE: Timings, Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level

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• Updated on 7 Apr, 2026, 9:48 AM, by Amrita Das

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 exam is scheduled for 7 April 2026 in the second shift. Candidates must follow strict guidelines and carry required documents. Paper analysis, memory-based questions, and answer key details will be available after the exam concludes.

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 Exam LIVE: Timings, Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 exam is being conducted today by the National Testing Agency. The exam will take place in the second shift for BArch and BPlanning courses. Candidates must follow all exam day instructions carefully.

 

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 Timing for BArch and BPlanning Exam

The examination will be conducted in offline mode at designated centres across the country. Candidates must report on time to avoid last-minute issues. The detailed exam timings are provided below:

  • Paper 2A (BArch): 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Paper 2B (BPlanning): 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Paper 2A & 2B Both: 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Candidates appearing for both papers will be given an additional 30 minutes to complete the exam.

 

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines

The National Testing Agency has already released the JEE Main 2026 admit card on its official website. Candidates must download the hall ticket before the exam. Before entering the exam centre, candidates must follow these instructions carefully:

  • Reach the centre before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card
  • Verify all details and barcode printed on the admit card
  • Carry a valid photo ID proof (same as uploaded in the application form)
  • Bring two passport-size photographs
  • Carry a photo verification certificate if required by NTA

Failure to carry any required document may lead to disqualification from the exam.

 

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Exam Pattern and Subjects

The exam pattern varies slightly for BArch and BPlanning papers. Candidates must be aware of the subject-wise distribution.

 

Paper 2A (BArch) includes:

  • Mathematics
  • Aptitude Test
  • Drawing Test

Paper 2B (BPlanning) includes:

  • Mathematics
  • Aptitude Test
  • Planning-Based Questions

 

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper Analysis and Difficulty Level

After the completion of the exam, a detailed paper analysis will be available. It will include difficulty level, topic-wise weightage, and student reactions. This analysis will help candidates understand overall exam trends and expected cut-off.

 

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key and Memory-Based Questions

The memory-based questions and unofficial answer key will be released after the exam. These will help candidates estimate their probable scores.

 

The official JEE Main 2026 answer key will be released a few days after the exam. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the provisional answer key. After reviewing objections, the final answer key will be published, which will be used to prepare the JEE Main 2026 result.

LIVE UPDATE

09:47 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 LIVE: Language Options

The question paper is available in multiple languages:

  • English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali
  • Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam
  • Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu

09:23 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 LIVE: Marking Scheme

  • Correct Answer: +4 marks
  • Incorrect Answer: -1 mark

08:46 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 LIVE: Mandatory Documents

Candidates must carry the following:

  • Printed admit card with self-declaration filled
  • Valid photo ID proof
  • 2 passport-size photographs (same as application form)
  • PwD certificate (if applicable)

08:28 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 LIVE: Bio-Break Rules

  • Bio-breaks are allowed with strict monitoring
  • Candidates must undergo frisking and biometric verification again
  • This may consume exam time

07:51 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile (Session 2)


07:47 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 LIVE: Expected Cutoff 2026


07:43 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 LIVE: April 6 Shift Analysis

  • Shift 1: Toughest so far
    • Overall: Moderate to Hard
    • Maths: Time-consuming
    • Physics: Calculation-heavy
    • Chemistry: Tricky numerical questions
  • Shift 2: Moderate difficulty
    • Maths: Toughest section
    • Physics: Easy to Moderate
    • Chemistry: Organic & Physical weightage

07:37 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 LIVE: Exam Pattern

B.Arch (Paper 2A):

  • Total Questions: 77
  • Mathematics: 25
  • General Aptitude: 50
  • Drawing: 2 (offline mode)

B.Planning (Paper 2B):

  • Total Questions: 100
  • Mathematics: 25
  • General Aptitude: 50
  • Planning: 25

07:30 AM IST • 7 Apr, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April 7 Paper 2 LIVE: Reporting Time

  • Reporting Time: 1:00 PM
  • Candidates must reach the centre well before time
  • Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances